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SD03 RCZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,554 mi
Last recorded157,554 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 RCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 157,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 157,548 miles

Direction indicators not working all inop (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 149,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,148 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 145,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 135,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 129,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,248 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 107,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,430 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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SD03 RCZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD03 RCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD03 RCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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